If you haven't had a chance to check out the Major Lazer cartoon, it's about time you did because it's been serving as a somewhat unexpected platform for the group to release new music! Just the other day we got a sneak peek at Dr. Nerd's evil "Bass Drop" to take over the world and now you can stream the track in its entirety via the Major Lazer Youtube channel! Check out the … [Read more...]
Major Lazer Season 1 Episode 3
In the third episode of Major Lazer's hilarious cartoon TV show something terrible happens. Penny's professor Dr. Nerd steals all of the bass drops in the world so he can play them all at once. His theory being, who doesn't want bass all the time? Well its up to Major Lazer and Penny to stop Dr. Nerd and bring back the bass so everyone can enjoy music the way it was meant to … [Read more...]
Major Lazer (ft. Ellie Goulding) – Powerful
With Major Lazer's highly-anticipated third studio album Peace is the Mission slated for release June 1st, Diplo and crew have been successfully building hype thanks to their cartoon show premiere as well as singles such as the DJ Snake collaboration "Lean On," as well as the hip-hop heavy "Night Riders." Now, a third track off the LP has surfaced featuring none other than … [Read more...]
Rick Rubin and Diplo Have A Little Chat
There is this sketch from the popular IFC television show, Portlandia, where a mock Pitchfork staff shuts down the site after some musical happening causes them to say everything that can, and will, ever be said about music. Ladies and Gentleman, this is that moment in real life. A summation of this article that hit the web yesterday would be completely unfair. Tidbits of … [Read more...]
The 2015 Mad Decent Block Party Lineup is Here
The summer time festival marathon is approaching, and that means another year for the always crazy Mad Decent Block Party. The lineup for this MDBP 2015 has been announced, and its looking stacked to the brim; featuring electronic favorites Diplo, Skrillex, Cashmere Cat, Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, Knife Party, Major Lazer, What So Not, Porter Robinson, RL Grime... the list … [Read more...]
Watch the Major Lazer Series Premiere
Earlier this week the much anticipated Major Lazer cartoon finally aired on FXX. The show follows our super hero, Major Lazer, as he battles villains in a futuristic dystopia that is Jamaica. In the debut episode Major Lazer's friend Penny goes on a mission to find some weed before falling victim to a bad trip. Major Lazer comes to save the day though by smoking the monster … [Read more...]
Major Lazer Discuss Their Upcoming Cartoon
With Major Lazer's cartoon set to air April 16th on FXX, the group took to YouTube to discuss their upcoming show. Diplo and Jillionaire discuss Major Lazer's origins as well as the heavy influence Jamaica has played on the entire Major Lazer project. Diplo also says that the cartoon is going to be off the wall crazy, but with guests like Andy Samberg, RiFF RaFF, and more this … [Read more...]
Major Lazer X DJ Snake X MØ – Lean On (Pusher Flip)
The homie Pusher just dropped off another one of his signature flips. This time he decided to add his talents to "Lean On" by Major Lazer, DJ Snake, and MO. He chops up MO's vocals wonderfully and adds a fat beat that is a deviation from his neon past. I love it when producers try to go outside of their comfort zone and Pusher has done that here exceptionally. He's also giving … [Read more...]
